U.S. gaming industry revenue drops by 4.7 percent (05/20)

Revenues at commercial casinos fell 4.7 percent last year, the American Gaming Association reported. Gross gaming revenues last year were $32.5 billion. The year before, revenues had increased 5.3 percent. "The U.S. is grappling with...

Column: Connecticut tribes resurrected by casinos (05/20)

"The matter of slot machine casinos is enough of a muddle without fussing over which mythical Connecticut Indian tribe is which. I have had many calls and letters lately about various columns -- including ones...

Nottawaseppi Huron Band readies first casino (05/20)

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians is set to open its first casino in early August. The tribe didn't give an exact date for the opening of the FireKeepers Casino. The $300 million,...

Dry Creek Band reports drop in gaming revenues (05/20)

The Dry Creek Band of Pomo Indians of California reported a 5 percent drop in gaming revenues for the first quarter of the year. "The economic environment remains challenging," John Cirrincione, the chief operating...

Seneca Nation off-reservation casino still on hold (05/20)

The Seneca Nation won't resume construction on a permanent off-reservation casino in Buffalo, New York, until the economy improves, President Barry Snyder said. The tribe halted work on a permanent Buffalo Creek Casino last year....